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Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the Wolves in late September but after three weeks of bartering with other team’s in an attempt to get a trade package they consider fair, Minnesota still hasn’t honored Butler’s request. Per the Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski, Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague says that “it would […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves remain in a stalemate with the Miami Heat as negotiations to trade All-Star forward Jimmy Butler are ongoing since his request became public. According to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN, the Timberwolves never wanted Butler’s request to become public, something that has made them lose leverage in negotiations. “The Wolves had no intention […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have not shown interest in many potential pieces from the Miami Heat during trade discussions for forward Jimmy Butler. The Wolves have been completely uninterested in shooting guard Dion Waiters and hybrid forward James Johnson, whom the Heat had added internally as potential packages for Butler, according to Ira Winderman of the […]

Heading into training camp, the Minnesota Timberwolves have fallen into complete disarray. That should come as no surprise to anyone who paid attention in recent months. Dating back to the spring (if not longer), rumors were circulating about behind-the-scenes discord in the Timberwolves organization. In May, ESPN 1500’s Darren Wolfson said (via NBC Sports’ Dan […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star small forward Jimmy Butler doesn’t plan to miss any regular-season games if his wrist is healthy, even if he doesn’t get traded by the franchise, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Timberwolves head coach/president Tom Thibodeau is still determined to get Butler back with the team for the start of the season if […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler is one of those elite talents who can get the job done on both defense and offense. It is a testament to the four-time All-star’s hard work and dedication to his craft. However, Butler’s name has been in the middle of rumors and controversy due to his alleged fall out […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat were making significant progress on a Jimmy Butler trade this week, but deal changes proposed by the Timberwolves led to a breakdown in talks, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Timberwolves and Heat have been discussing a trade without the involvement of a third team. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have all the parameters of a potential Jimmy Butler trade that they can make, but the organization still hasn’t agreed to trade the disgruntled star, according to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN. Butler reportedly prefers to play for the Miami Heat, and Minnesota has had dialogue with Miami. Per Wolfson, Miami has […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have not had any substantive talks with the Minnesota Timberwolves regarding a Jimmy Butler trade, according to Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves and is not with the team right now. The Bucks have reportedly put no players on the table and there is […]

While the Minnesota Timberwolves have been on the West Coast, All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler has been at the team’s practice facility working out daily. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves and is not with the team. The Timberwolves return from Los Angeles on Thursday. They face the LA Clippers at Staples Center Wednesday […]

The Jimmy Butler saga continues for the Minnesota Timberwolves and their fans. Will he be traded or not? That’s what everyone wants to know. The latest update comes from head coach Tom Thibodeau, who tells The Minneapolis Star Tribune that the situation is still “fluid.” Via Chris Hine: Thibodeau said the status of Jimmy Butler, […]

The trade conversations surrounding Jimmy Butler have been relatively quiet in the past few days after the Miami Heat were known to be at the forefront of his services. The Houston Rockets had come out as potential suitors, despite having no cap space to sign him next summer after having signed two starters to max […]

While the Miami Heat have reportedly been aggressive suitors for Jimmy Butler, the organization’s unwillingness to include Bam Adebayo and Josh Richardson could complicate things. Chris Sheridan of Get More Sports writes: For now, my sources are telling me that Miami will do a bunch of different trades, but Bam Adebayo and Josh Richardson are […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach/president Tom Thibodeau wants no part of Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside in a potential Jimmy Butler trade, according to Chris Sheridan of Get More Sports. Gorgui Dieng would also likely be involved in any type of deal like that. The Heat are aggressively pursuing a Butler trade, and the four-time All-Star […]

The Jimmy Butler saga continues for the Minnesota Timberwolves and their fans. Butler has made it clear he wants to be traded, and the Timberwolves are exploring their options. Where he might be traded to is still up for debate. However, one of the latest reports indicates the Timberwolves offered Butler to the Milwaukee Bucks […]

All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler and his representatives have grown increasingly frustrated with the Minnesota Timberwolves’ handling of trade talks and seriously question whether the organization as a whole – “from longtime owner Glen Taylor on down” — are truly trying to find a deal, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Butler has received interest […]

Jimmy Butler’s request to be traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves seemed to have rather odd timing, taking place merely a week before the start of training camp when he and longtime coach Tom Thibodeau met in late September to iron out their differences. The trade left little time for the front office to operate, forcing […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are ready to move on from Jimmy Butler. Jeff Teague is one player who believes the team must move forward, but he doesn’t see many other options. Teague said via Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune: “We got no choice, right? We have to go out there and jell as fast as […]

Despite all the drama surrounding disgruntled star Jimmy Butler, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach and president Tom Thibodeau is apparently keeping a calm and collected demeanor through all this. Wolves veteran Taj Gibson is a firsthand witness to Thibodeau’s rather surprising attitude towards this mess, and shared his observations about his coach to Nick Friedell of […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey says when a player of Jimmy Butler’s caliber becomes available via trade, it’s his job to explore all possible avenues to make his team better. That being said, Morey likes the way his team is currently constructed and says the organization is focused on what they have at their disposal. […]

Rumors are circulating that the Minnesota Timberwolves are bluffing. Adrian Wojnarowski said on the most recent episode of his podcast, The Woj Pod, that no teams or executives believed the Timberwolves when they claimed that they have received favorable trade offers for superstar forward Jimmy Butler. “I know Minnesota was telling teams last week, ‘We’ve […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are entering a new franchise era as they move on from their identity as the ‘Lob City.’ Competitive as their young roster seems to be, they are still lacking in star power. With that said, the Clippers are keen on acquiring disgruntled Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Jimmy Butler, with the purpose of […]

While many saw the Jimmy Butler trade request coming from a mile away, this simply was not the case for Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taj Gibson. The Timberwolves veteran recently shared how he was caught off-guard by Butler’s demands, given how Gibson thought there was harmony in Minnesota’s camp. “At the end of the day, you’ve […]

Derrick Rose joined the Minnesota Timberwolves last season in March, so he hasn’t been around the team for that long. That explains why the former league MVP was surprised when he heard star small forward Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the team. Butler has reportedly wanted out because he doesn’t want to play with […]

The Miami Heat are aggressively pursuing a trade for Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler, but are reluctant to include shooting guard Josh Richardson, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. Butler, a four-time All-Star, reportedly prefers to be traded to the Heat. He has a close relationship with Dwyane Wade and believes he […]

The L.A. Clippers can still enter the Jimmy Butler trade sweepstakes if they offer the Minnesota Timberwolves a bigger package than they already have, according to Five Reasons Sports Network. The Miami Heat and Houston Rockets are the two teams most engaged in talks with the Timberwolves regarding Butler, but that can change if the […]

The Miami Heat, who are aggressively trying to acquire Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler, have made what they deemed a final offer to the Timberwolves on Thursday, according to Stefano Fusaro of ESPN and Five Reasons Sports Network. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves and reportedly prefers to play for the Heat. Five […]

The world waits as the Jimmy Butler saga slowly unfolds, but he’s not the only player who is likely on his way out of Minnesota. Gorgui Dieng — mainly due to his sizable contract — appears to be on his way out of town with Butler. Dane Moore of Zone Coverage reports: One league executive told […]

Disgruntled Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler has been the talk of the town recently regarding his trade demands. Apparently unhappy with the work ethic of the Timberwolves youth movement, the four-time All-star has asked to be traded to either the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, or the L.A. Clippers. Willing to only re-sign to […]

The Houston Rockets are making a strong effort to acquire Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler, according to Mark Berman of Fox26Houston.com. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves and, while he prefers to play for the Miami Heat, the swingman just wants this saga to end and is fine with getting moved […]

The Brooklyn Nets will not include small forward Caris LeVert in any potential trade packages for Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves and reportedly prefers to play for the Miami Heat. The four-time All-Star has also listed the Nets as […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson told reporters Thursday he’s curious to see where Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler will end up. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves and Thompson knows whatever team gets him will instantly get better. “I’m just curious to see where he goes because he’s such a […]

It’s obvious that Tom Thibodeau is uneasy about trading away Jimmy Butler. It’s even more obvious when his asking price is Ben Simmons. But according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Timberwolves asked for Simmons in return for Butler. O’Connor appeared on The Bill Simmons Podcast, where he said: “One of the things that […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the Jimmy Butler trade situation. After being informed by Butler that the star wing would like to be traded last week, the Timberwolves have been listening to trade offers. Reports have come out that they are asking for too […]

The Houston Rockets, L.A. Clippers and the Cleveland Cavs are among the teams still interested in trading for Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe. Those three will join the Miami Heat, who is the frontrunning suitor for Butler’s services, given the mutual interest despite the frustrating process of […]

Jimmy Butler has been the hottest topic of discussion in the NBA over the past week following his decision to request a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves. After just one season with Tom Thibodeau, Butler is unhappy with his situation and has already been rumored to be interested in playing for quite a few different […]

The Sacramento Kings are still interested in being a complementary team in case of a three-team trade needs to take place in the pursuit of Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Kings had extended their services as a potential haul for a bloated contract such as Gorgui Dieng’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been one tough cookie when it comes to facilitating a trade for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, leaving teams confused and frustrated with their demands. Inquiring front offices believe president/head coach Tom Thibodeau wants to at the very least recoup the assets he originally lost in trading for Butler during the 2017 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have frustrated more than half of the league by now after teams have inquired about four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler. Yet part of it has to do with the minimal leverage this small market team has when engaging in talks with suitors, considering the three teams atop his original shortlist, all have room […]